Let's not forget that many high end expensive speakers cost at least ten times what they cost to make. Ten times, think about it. I never heard this about electronics, this doesn't mean there aren't any. Those hypothetical $50k speakers are not that much high-fi as anyone would expect. No wonder that to get more or less realistic sound in a big room, especially with big orchestra playing, one has to go over $100k. For medium size rooms, as many said, forget about this level of realism, there is no need for $100k speakers. Yeah, $50k should be enough. I'd say, buying all new, that speakers' cost would be something like 30% - 35% in a $150k set-up.
cost of speakers in relation to the rest of the system
I don't intend this to be a "How much should I spend for speakers" question. Seems a number of folks generally recommend a third to two-thirds. My question is, generally for discussion, whether folks found happiness and "success" in spending significantly less than that. Or--by price, are you happy with speakers that might be considered by some folks outclassed by your other equipment and don't think the speakers are the "weak link?"
As a "favorite" professor might have said too often, "Discuss."
I would think there would be a number of Maggie MMG/1.7 folks, Tekton DI folks, probably some Omega folks, some vintage speaker folks.... others?
As a "favorite" professor might have said too often, "Discuss."
I would think there would be a number of Maggie MMG/1.7 folks, Tekton DI folks, probably some Omega folks, some vintage speaker folks.... others?